Samantha Leffler

4 days ago | realsimple.com | Samantha Leffler

Credit: Adrienne Bresnahan/Getty Images Key PointsTo dodge tariff-driven price hikes, Costco is rerouting goods to international markets and pre-stocking tariff-sensitive items ahead of schedule. The retailer’s size and streamlined inventory give it strong negotiating power with suppliers, helping limit cost increases passed on to shoppers. Costco has full control over its Kirkland Signature brand, and can source products strategically in an effort to keep prices low.

6 days ago | realsimple.com | Samantha Leffler

Credit: Greg DuPree If there’s one type of dish that never fails, it’s a casserole. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or need an easy meal for a busy weeknight, casseroles always come in clutch. And while we have many casserole recipes to choose from, there’s one that’s a cut above the rest—at least as far as MyRecipes users are concerned.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Samantha Leffler

1 day agoI’ll Never Throw Out a Plastic Berry Container Again, Thanks to This Brilliant TrickLately I’ve had spring decorating on my mind — especially for the kitchen. I’m not a huge seasonal decorator, but I spend a good deal of time cooking …Now6 Must-Visit London Restaurants This MonthSome people get seasonal allergies. We, in the UK, seem to get seasonal appetites.

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Samantha Leffler

Credit: SGAPhoto/Getty Images Let’s be honest, no one loves deciding what to have for dinner every night, but the daily decision is slightly easier if you are smart about your grocery haul and buy items that will simplify your life on those hectic weeknights. For example, why buy a litany of fresh vegetables when you can purchase a frozen veggie blend that’s pre-cut and cooks in minutes, ready to be added to stir-fries, grain bowls, and more?

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Samantha Leffler

Credit: Murzik Nata/Getty Images Key TakeawaysTrader Joe’s just dropped a limited-time Dubai-style chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and crispy kataifi, inspired by the viral treat taking over social media. Made in Turkey by Patislove, the $3.99 bar features 50% dark chocolate and high-quality ingredients with no preservatives or artificial dyes.